John Healey unexpectedly resigned as UK Defense Secretary, citing insufficient government spending on the military as his reason for stepping down. In his resignation statement, Healey said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not investing enough money to keep the country safe. The departure represents a significant blow to the Labour government.
Hours after Healey's resignation, armed forces minister Al Carns also quit his post. The back-to-back resignations put pressure on Starmer's administration over its defense policy and budget commitments. The dispute centers on whether current military funding levels adequately address security challenges facing the United Kingdom.